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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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